Shin Lim

Shin Lim at the Venetian redefines the way close-up magic is presented by performing carefully self-choreographed routines rather than pretending to defy the laws of physics. Combining dexterity, precision and grace, he has distilled a lifetime of training into a devious display of dancing digits. His mind-boggling finger moves are so masterful, the audience is left wondering if what they have seen is truly possible. Lim is respected by esteemed magicians for his skill and poetic performance and is considered an inspiration to many young magicians.

Shin Lim is the 2015 world FISM Champion for close up card magic and is the winner of America’s Got Talent season 13. A self-proclaimed “Sleight of Hand Artist”, Lim admits that he is actually not a magician , nor a wizard, and has no intention of lying to the audience.

Lim mesmerized audiences with his close-up magic performances, which defied logic. On AGT each week Lim’s performances became more nuanced and dazzling.

Originally training as a concert pianist, Lim had a tough start to his journey through sleight-of-hand magic when he was diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome. He was faced with a choice between piano and magic but through painstaking hard work and perseverance, he is now the reigning world champion for close-up magic.

Shin Lim’s meticulously self-choreographed routines are world-renowned. His dexterity, precision, and dare we say, grace make him a bonafide sleight-of-hand talent. Not only has he been on “Penn & Teller: Fool Us,” but his card manipulating talents were enough to win the 13th season of “America’s Got Talent.” And the success didn’t stop there, because he went on “America’s Got Talent: The Champions” and won that too! Not only is he a wizard with a deck of cards, but he’s at the forefront of a new generation of great magicians.